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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

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International cuisine
Exterior
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Lobby
International cuisine
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton offers a warm welcome in the heart of the city. Enjoy international cuisine at Cultura 5, stay connected with WiFi, and get active at the 24-hour gym. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Library

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
$122 nightly
The total price is $138
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Culinary adventures
Savor international delights at the restaurant or unwind at the bar. This hotel offers a buffet breakfast to fuel morning exploration.
Dreamy bedroom escape
Drift into dreamland with hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets. A pillow menu and blackout drapes complete this curated sleep haven.

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

LCD TV

Junior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 534 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Presidential Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 890 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3, San José, 1000

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Morazan Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sabana Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 23 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 30 min drive
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 10 min walk
  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 13 min walk
  • San Jose Fercori Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cultura5 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alma de Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

At Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Cultura 5, which serves international cuisine. A bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 79 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 28 per day)
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (late night)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (850 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 50
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 55
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch LCD TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Espresso maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Cultura 5 - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 to 25 for adults, and USD 20 to 25 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 57 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 28 per day

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).
State tax ID - 3-101-667895
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Gran Costa Rica Curio Collection Hilton San Jose
Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio Collection by Hilton
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton San José
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Does Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 57 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 200.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 28 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (3-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Yes, Cultura 5 offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton like?

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton is a short 1-minute walk from Plaza de la Cultura and 3 minutes' walk from Central Park. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet was consistently described as delicious and wonderful with many options. (14 reviews)
  • The property is located in a great area with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, nice staff, neat location!
Elisabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The beds were super comfortable. Staff were friendly and the breakfast was a wide assortment.
Alison, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excelent boutique hotel! I would return here!
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Normal
Remy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great area,one of the best hotel I had .
jaleh, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stay was very nice. Comfortable rooms. Staff friendly. Really no issues.
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a nice hotel. Large room, spotless and pretty good room service!
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

beautiful hotel
Ophir, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice hotel. Had everything we needed. Staff was great. Beds were super comfy. AC worked great! Head to the Tenedor Argentino just a block away for a killer dinner.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly customer service.
Shani, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Breakfast options were amazing. We also loved the location which was very central for exploring the beautiful city of San Jose.
Teresa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was nice, comfortable bed, excellent staff, good breakfast…
Gary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It's nice.
yunshi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, helpful, polite, and happy
Nate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Presidential suite was wonderful!
Gayla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with lots of shops and restaurants
Ryan, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and nice and friendly personnel.
Ousmane, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

This property had a unique look and was in the middle of everything. It gave you a realistic view of the daily city life in Costa Rica. Food was in walking distance with lots of options. The bed in the hotel was hard and uncomfortable but the area makes up for that since we were excited about exploring.
Carl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
Jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the location and the service. We didn’t leave the property for the three days we were booked there.
Todd, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you for the hospitality and service.
liliana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The food was delicious!
Mitzi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and a delicious breakfast. We only stayed a couple of nights but it’s the perfect place from which to walk around San Jose. Comfy room, really clean and very friendly and helpful staff.
laura, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location, location, location. If you are visiting San Jose, look no further than this property. Conveniently located right next to the National Theatre and within walking distance to major sites and great restaurants. Rooms were very comfortable.
Taylor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The entire staff is a treasure!
Joseph, 2-night trip